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exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /




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Adjusted loss, which excludes exceptional items and one-off costs, came to C$0.20 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

What it really shows is that interbreeding between archaic human lineages was not exceptional.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

On the chef's LinkedIn profile, he describes himself as someone who, throughout his career, has focused on "delivering exceptional food" and "improving business performance".

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

The reviews so far have gone some way to allaying his fear, with US outlet IGN calling it an "exceptional remake of an incredible game and a rich adventure that stands on its own".

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

He watched each player, looking for the unmistakable signs of the exceptional basketball player.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy


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